The federal government’s decision to give full autonomy to Sabah for development projects under RM50 million will definitely help in the approval and implementation of projects that have been impeded by red tape, said Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.
Lauding the decision, he said it was another piece of good news announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, on top of the handing over of regulatory power of the state’s gas resources to Sabah.
“In the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), this is indeed good news,” he said in a statement today.
In a press conference after chairing the cabinet meeting today, Anwar announced that full autonomy would be given to Sabah and Sarawak for projects under RM50 million, based on proper compliance with established monetary regulations.
Hajiji (above) said he and the Sarawak premier would be meeting the prime minister to finalise a few matters under MA63, including the special grant issue.
He noted that the working and review committees on MA63 would continue under the chairpersonship of Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
“Other good news expected, the additional allocation for the Pan Borneo highway project for Sabah to speed up its completion,” he said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Bung Moktar Radin said the latest move would speed up development programmes in Sabah and was something the people had been looking forward to.
“We thank the prime minister and the government. It shows the prime minister understands the needs of Sabah people,” he said.
Bung Moktar, who is state works minister, hoped the federal government would speed up allocations for the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project so that it could be implemented faster.
Warisan president Mohd Shafie Apdal said the cabinet’s decision showed the current federal government’s commitment to uphold the MA63.
“Warisan thanks the prime minister for his concern in realising Sabahans’ long-cherished dream of seeing the Malaysia Agreement implemented,” he added.
- Bernama
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